Fresh Moon Drop Grapes from Japan
Moon Drop grapes are elongated, black-skinned seedless fresh grapes known for their sweet flavor, typically imported April-June. Classified under HTS 0806.10.40.35 as black variety fresh grapes entered in the specified seasonal window. They are marketed as premium table grapes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Label shipments clearly as 'black variety' to match tariff description and avoid reclassification
• Comply with cold treatment requirements for Mediterranean fruit fly if sourced from affected regions
• Monitor for varietal purity; misidentification as red/purple could lead to wrong HTS code